Grilled Steak and Peach Salad
- 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 sprigs rosemary
- 1 12 -ounce New York strip steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- 2 peaches, halved and pitted
- 4 cups mesclun greens (about 3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Prepare the steak: Heat the olive oil and rosemary in a small saucepan over low heat, 8 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Pat the steak dry, season with salt and black pepper and place in a shallow glass pan.
- Pour 1 cup of the infused oil over the steak; cover and refrigerate 3 hours, turning the steak occasionally.
- Remove from the refrigerator about 45 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Season the steak with salt and black pepper and grill 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Make the dressing: Whisk half of the blue cheese with the sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar and cayenne in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the chives; cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Make the salad: Brush the cut side of the peaches with the remaining 1/4 cup infused oil.
- Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the peaches, cut-side down, 3 minutes.
- Flip and grill the other side 1 minute to soften.
- Remove and slice into wedges.
- Toss the greens and herbs in a large bowl and divide among plates.
- Top with the steak and peaches; drizzle with the dressing and top with the remaining blue cheese.
- Season with black pepper.
- Photograph by David Malosh
extravirgin olive oil, rosemary, steak, kosher salt, blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, fresh chives, peaches, mesclun greens, fresh chives, fresh basil, tarragon, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-steak-and-peach-salad.html (may not work)